Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 measures 18,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 tips the scales at 1 575 lbs — 1 413 lbs less than the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 at 162 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Ultima 192 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelInfinity M-8520 Cruise RE
ModelUltima 192
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,620 lbs
Weight - Detail1,575 lbs
Weight - kg734.82
Weight - kg714.41
Weight - lbs.162
Weight - lbs.1575
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches226
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]XLS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard75 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.125 Side Gauge: 0.086 Rib Gauge: 0.125
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee